Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $874,335.79 to the City of Alexandria on August 11, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct 550 feet of existing taxilane Bellanca pavement and replace snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle and plow attachment that have reached the end of their useful lives. Work is performed at Alexandria Municipal Airport, Alexandria, Minnesota, with a period of performance through August 10, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $2.39 billion for primary airports and up to $500 million for nonprimary airports to support runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, and related infrastructure projects. The assistance type is a Project Grant awarded as a lump sum, with funds released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 550 feet of existing taxilane bellanca pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle and plow attachment that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with alexandria, minnesota.